"paul williams" wrote in message
om...
Wifes now 36 weeks but baby is measuring up to 40 weeks already so it
looks very large.

What's "very large"?

Consultant has given us the choice :-

1. Elective C-section at 39 weeks.
2. Induce at 40 weeks.

What about letting things happen on their own?

Option 1 seems OK but consultant highlighted the risks involved with
any C-section.

As someone who has had 3 c-sections (2 elective) do not, not, not, not, not
have a c-section unless it's medically necessary.

Option 2 seems better if natural birth is possible. However, theres a
higher risk of emergency C-section which is obviously worse.

Not necessarily - depending on the reason for it to be an emregency. A big
baby is hardly an emergency. My first c-section was not planned and went
perfectly fine.


Are there any stats on how many Elective C-sections have problems ?

I've had 3 c-sections - one not planned, 2 planned. With the 3rd one
(planned before I was even pregnant!) was the worst - no anesthetic. Just
cos it's planned doesn't mean it'll go smoothly.


What about stats on how many large babies get forced down the
emergency C anyway? What about the extra risks of an emergency C
compared to an elective?

Problems can occur whether it's planned or not.

Also, my wifes decided on an epidural anyway in the event of normal
birth. Does'nt this provide problems with larger babies anyway? I'e'
forceps or ventouse delivery? Not what we want either....

Confused Father....

Pretty late in the game to still be confused IMO but anyway, I say let
things go and see what happens.

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Sophie-
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